ArchDaily

JUNE 17, 2024

Dr. Arta Yazdanseta, a Doctor of Design focused on energy and environments, dives into the intersection of design, building performance, and plant biophysical ecology. Yazdanseta’s academic journey includes earning a Doctor of Design and a Master of Design in Energy and Environments from the Harvard Graduate School of Design.

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Architizer

AUGUST 4, 2022

Architizer: What inspired the initial concept for your design? Rahul Kadri: Research shows that humans have an innate affinity with the natural world – a concept known as biophilia – and that the presence or absence of the elements of nature within our homes, offices, or schools, has a direct and measurable impact on our health and wellbeing.

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Deezen

JUNE 9, 2024

The Melwear project imagines a future where humans wear a "second skin" embedded with bacteria-derived melanin instead of using conventional chemical sunscreens, which typically contain ingredients that can be harmful to the environment. The post Melanin-spiked bodysuits provide sun protection in Melwear concept appeared first on Dezeen.

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ArchDaily

DECEMBER 3, 2023

Courtesy of Kingspan What insulation materials are needed to meet the challenges facing the modern built environment, including how to create a more sustainable future? What if some of them are already available?

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ArchDaily

MARCH 4, 2024

Courtesy of Limbo Accra Running from November 11, 2023 until March 10, 2024, The Sharjah Architecture Triennia l celebrates innovations in the built environment , particularly in the global south. DAAR's "Concrete Tent" combines elements of a mobile tent and concrete house, exploring the concept of "permanent temporariness.”

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Hotel Designs

AUGUST 23, 2023

In the process of trying to sift through the style to get to the substance, we discovered a few concepts that both caught our eye and gave us pause for thought. From 3D printing to biophilic bolt-holes, as boundaries shift and expectations rise, the only limit to hotel designs and concepts would appear to be the imagination.

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Archinect

MAY 6, 2024

A new experimental demonstration glamping concept that represents likely the first building project made using mycelium in the Czech Republic has debuted from the home reconstruction financier Buřinka with a cross-disciplinary team from Mykilio and the Czech Technical University called MYMO.

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Deezen

APRIL 3, 2024

Promotion : window manufacturer Velux has highlighted the lessons learned by the partners behind its experimental Living Places housing concept. The concept was brought to life last year with the construction of seven prototype homes in Copenhagen.

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ArchDaily

DECEMBER 14, 2023

They offer not only novel ways to craft buildings but also sustainable and efficient solutions to address pressing environmental challenges. These materials delved into the concepts of recycling agro-waste, adapting bio-based products, transforming local materials, and decarbonizing concrete. The Growing Pavillion. Read more »

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ArchDaily

MARCH 11, 2024

Courtesy of SolarLab When designing facades, various factors can influence their conception. From compositional, geographic, and environmental elements, facades incorporate a series of gestures that shape the building envelope, serving as the interface between the environment and life inside the building. Read more »

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Architizer

MARCH 7, 2024

This article was written by Edward Mazria, FAIA, the founder and CEO of Architecture 2030 whose mission is to rapidly transform the built environment from a major emitter of greenhouse gases to a central source of solutions to the climate crisis. Roof Gardens These principles continue to influence urban planners and architects to this day.

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ArchDaily

APRIL 24, 2024

The house conceived today will not be the same as the one built tomorrow, so it becomes necessary to maintain a critical and profound approach to the role it plays in the built environment. Thus, modular housing has been fertile ground for exploring and deepening ways of inhabiting space and addressing human needs. Read more »

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ArchDaily

JULY 3, 2023

Sustainable Furniture / Rooi Design and Research. This concept called "kinetic architecture" allows buildings to dynamically adapt to their ever-changing surroundings. As of today, kinetic principles are commonly applied to enhance the environmental sustainability of buildings, especially through facades. Read more »

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Archinect

MARCH 20, 2023

Published research can be found in MDPI Journal's Special Issue "Sustainable Design in Building and Urban Environment."

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ArchDaily

JUNE 4, 2024

In 2023, the fifth cycle recognized ‘Living Breakwaters’ in New York, a green infrastructure project off the shore of Staten Island, by SCAPE Landscape Architecture and its founder Kate Orff.

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Architizer

JANUARY 9, 2024

The structure is itself a testament to sustainable urban living, optimizing space and resources to minimize environmental impact. Beyond functionality, the micro-city model catalyzes a sustainable and healthy lifestyle, integrating green spaces and cutting-edge technologies to reduce the carbon footprint of urban living.

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ArchDaily

MAY 16, 2024

These designs often respond to complex challenges such as sustainability, urbanization, and cultural preservation, reflecting architects' efforts to navigate and contribute meaningfully to the built environment. Read more »

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Deezen

JULY 14, 2024

At the Green Home Office, an immersive workspace features a grid of LED lights to mimic a virtual reality environment Estudio Ebras was presented with a windowless space to transform into a flexible environment designed to facilitate both living and working, using furniture from Argentinian brand Hause Möbel.

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Deezen

AUGUST 30, 2023

Promotion: window manufacturer Velux and Danish architecture studio EFFEKT have created a design tool to help architects and developers build sustainably "with little cost and effort". This free tool offers a simple, holistic framework for the planning, ideation and design of sustainable buildings," said Velux.

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Architecture Ideas

MAY 31, 2022

While homes are your go-to places to feel secure, sustainable homes make a promise of safety to the natural environment. The worth of a structure doesn’t lie in the building’s cost, rather, it can only be evaluated through its impact on surroundings and environment. 17 Most Incredible Sustainable Homes Embedded in Nature.

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ArchDaily

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

Previously, it recognized Seratech , a carbon-neutral concrete solution, as the 2022 Obel Award winner, while in 2021, the concept of the 15-minute city received the prize for its value in creating sustainable and people-centric urban environments.

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Architizer

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

Following these trends, many businesses are now adopting a comfortable home-like environment — sometimes prioritizing comfort over formality and other times upping their interior decor game to lure employees back to work. The post 6 Homey Ways Architects Are Designing Warmer Office Environments appeared first on Journal.

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Architizer

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

As such, andblack design studio ’s Darwin Bucky makes perfect sense, even before we factor in the environment. But true sustainability goes further than climate, and this design acknowledges that. That concept may feel odd at first, given our obsession with heritage and location, but it could be ideal in these unarguably strange times.

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Architizer

MAY 22, 2024

If Architizer’s Sustainable Practice series has taught us anything, it’s that environmentally friendly buildings often take us back to basics in terms of resources. Rather than insisting on themselves, these spectacular concepts not only blend in with their location but are fundamentally part of that place.

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Architizer

JANUARY 18, 2024

Leading the field, these six remarkable spaces recognized in the Sustainable Interior Project category of the 11 th A+Awards showcase the best eco-conscious design — and offer valuable blueprints for the industry. There’s impressive engineering behind this deceptively simple concept.

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Architonic

JUNE 9, 2022

Sustainability is, to put it plainly, the most pressing issue in design, with the obvious effects of climate change impossible to ignore for any longer. And as the number of products designed and manufactured continues to increase, the need for companies and designers to operate using more sustainable approaches has rarely been greater.

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Architonic

APRIL 25, 2022

With so much commitment to a change in awareness in the construction industry, it goes without saying that the actions of Heinze as an information service provider must also follow sustainable concepts. All paper used comes from ecologically, economically and socially sustainable forestry.

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The Architecture Designs

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

As societal tides continue to pivot towards global sustainability practices, contemporary architectural design is undergoing a transformative shift. The incorporation of sustainable materials is no longer a fleeting trend, but a pivotal force in shaping the future of architecture.

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Architizer

SEPTEMBER 9, 2022

Project Status: Concept. Architizer: What inspired the initial concept for your design? The combination of modern architecture and traditional elements, that implements in the environment, has as a goal the enhancement of the Greek scenery. How important was sustainability as a design criteria as you worked on this project? .

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BD+C

APRIL 8, 2024

3 sustainable design decisions to make early 0 qpurcell Mon, 04/08/2024 - 09:26 Sustainability In her experience as an architect, Megan Valentine AIA, LEED AP, NCARB, WELL AP, Fitwel, Director of Sustainability, KTGY details three early sustainable design decisions: site selection, massing and orientation, and proper window-to-wall ratios.

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Architizer

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

For its 11th season, Architizer has created a suite of sustainability-focused A+Awards recognizing designers working toward a better future. The above words belong to American artist Barbara Kruger , who put forward three reasons that will likely resonate with anyone with a connection to the built environment.

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The Architecture Designs

DECEMBER 15, 2023

Introduction to Sustainable Architecture Sustainable architecture is not just a trend; it’s a necessity. As we face environmental challenges, the role of architecture in shaping a sustainable future becomes increasingly vital. But what exactly is sustainable architecture?

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Archinect

MAY 19, 2023

The real estate developer wished for efficient workspaces which would also be in line with Dhaka’s growing demand for sustainable buildings. Seeing as the building is in fact LEED Gold Certified, sustainability principles led the design during conception and construction.

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Archinect

DECEMBER 20, 2022

A strategic concept, allowing a strong dialogue with the city and the local community, reinterpreting the role of the school as a civic centre. The composition of the volumes characterises the outdoor environments.

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Hotel Designs

MARCH 27, 2023

The entire concept of the local culture underlying the project is headed by architect Ramón Emilio Jiménez and his studio Arquimilio. Image credit: Cayo Levantado Resort Cayo Levantado Resort also boasts a truly unique wellness immersion, an environment and a balanced state of mind, body and soul.

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Deezen

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

Architecture and design education must change to put the industry on a more sustainable course, writes Trimble SketchUp's Sumele Adelana as part of Dezeen's Climate Salon partnership with the software company. The architecture and design industry is slowly but surely responding with the sense of emergency climate change demands.

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Deezen

OCTOBER 15, 2024

The global design competition invited architects and designers to envisage innovative architecture or design concepts that could have a transformative effect on people's lives over the next 100 years. This concept reimagines how future generations might thrive in extreme environments.

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